Pensioner Anne Redman's teenage killers lose appeals

A court has dismissed sentence appeals by two Adelaide teenagers jailed for murdering pensioner Anne Redman.

The youths, now 19, admitted murdering the Seacliff pensioner, 87, in the backyard of her home in Yacca Road on Australia Day in 2011.

She disturbed them during a break-in, having gone outside in her nightie to investigate why the power was off.

The sentencing judge described the killing as senseless and horrific.

Both teenagers were granted permission to argue their sentences were excessive and crushing for young offenders.

One of them also argued he should have been given a sentence discount for pleading guilty earlier and offering to give evidence against his co-accused.

The Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed the appeal, saying the sentencing judge made no error.

It ruled the young man who cooperated with police was not completely truthful and should not be afforded more leniency.

Line in the sand

Outside court, the victim's daughter Suzanne Redman said she hoped it was the last time her family would have to be in court.

"Justice Nyland has been brave enough to rule a line in the sand. Justices Blue, Peak and Sulan have now cemented it," she said.

"Individuals who inflict barbaric violence on our elderly should expect to pay a heavy price, no matter what their age. The sentence of this court reflects the price and what our family and the community expects.

"We're not pleased for these young men but now the community can feel safe. I think justice has been done."

She said the family still struggled with the effects of the horrific crime.

"I don't know if you ever do move on. We've felt very blessed to have had the services within the community working with us such as SAPOL (SA Police) and the DPP (Director of Public Prosecutions)," she said.

"You hear a lot of things about these services not being good, but that's not how it is. They've been exceptional."